Anne Thomas

Jade Goody turns to God in cancer fight

Jade Goody says reading her Bible and praying to God are helping her in her battle with cervical cancer.

Amazing Grace named favourite wedding hymn

Amazing Grace is the hymn most frequently chosen by the 400 couples planning their wedding each month through the Church of England’s new online ceremony planner.

Cardiff children to lead UK campaign for greater climate change action

Children in Cardiff will help transform a lightship owned by the city’s churches into Noah’s Ark in the hope of securing greater commitment from UK leaders to efforts aimed at preserving the planet.

Michael W Smith to enter Gospel Music Hall of Fame

Legendary worship artist Michael W Smith will be inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame next month.

Church told to speak out against racism

The church should be ready to challenge racism if the recession triggers a wave of racist-based policies and even new race riots across Europe.

Church service for killed postmaster’s son

Prayers were said during a church service on Sunday for the son of a postmaster shot and killed by a gang of robbers last Friday.

Hindu statesman lauds Church of Norway inter-faith efforts

A prominent Hindu statesman in the US has praised the Church of Norway for its work in building bridges with other religions.

Street Pastors to expand Maidstone patrols

The Street Pastors initiative wants to offer a helping hand to even more revellers in Maidstone by doubling the number of patrols in the town centre each month.

Churches called to help young black boys achieve success

A Christian educationalist is calling on churches to do more to increase the educational achievement of young people from disadvantaged communities.

Scripture Union Bible reading guide proves a hit

Scripture Union is celebrating the success of its online Bible reading guide after amassing more than 10,000 registered users in its first year alone.

Christian group condemns Burma human rights violations

Christian Solidarity Worldwide says the recent rape and murder of a seven-year-old girl demonstrates the “culture of impunity” reigning throughout Burma’s military regime.

Archbishop’s adviser becomes next Bishop of St Asaph

A senior adviser to the Archbishop of Canterbury was elected on Monday as the next Bishop of St Asaph.

Church to pray for people with autism

Christians and other faith communities are being invited to pray for millions of people around the world with autism.

Ellel set to launch new online school

Ellel Ministries is gearing up for a new way of training believers in 2009 with the launch of a brand new online school.

India: Evangelical leader seeks prayers for peace

The Evangelical Fellowship of India has asked Christians to pray for a peaceful 2009 for India’s believers.

Vatican breaks from Italian law

The Vatican announced this week that it will no longer automatically adopt laws passed by the Italian Parliament.